Game story
In Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-12-17, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 30–27 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +27.34 total EPA, and +5.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +27.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.7% win probability) landed in overtime when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (3:22) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 30 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +27.34 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 2 M. Mariota · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +16.24 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3 D. Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +13.54 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 4 H. Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5 Ty. Johnson · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 6 J. Guyton · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 7 M. Mariota · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +4.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 8 N. Agholor · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Herbert — LAC · Passing
J. Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+27.34) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.42 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (2:05) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 12-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 16. 25-C.Harris to LV 33 for 51 yards (8-M.Mariota).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — H. Henry (J. Herbert pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Waller (M. Mariota pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Herbert
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Jacobs
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Ballage
- Las Vegas Raiders — M. Mariota
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Herbert
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Badgley
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q1 51:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 50:56) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (Q1 46:00) — (1:00) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 35 (Q2 39:26) — (9:26) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 83-D.Waller for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 39:19) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) 4-M.Badgley 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 26 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 83-Ty.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 30:19) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 22:21) — (7:21) 28-J.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 22:18) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 17:12) — (2:12) 31-K.Ballage right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 17:08) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 6:16) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Overtime: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LAC 5 (OT 3:22) — (3:22) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LV 1 (OT 1:32) — (1:32) 64-C.Toner reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 3:22) — (3:22) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 12-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 16. 25-C.Harris to LV 33 for 51 yards (8-M.Mariota).
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton to LV 2 for 53 yards (22-K.Nixon) [90-J.Hankins].
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 3:26) — (3:26) 8-M.Mariota pass incomplete short right to 45-A.Ingold (98-I.Rochell).
- Las Vegas Raiders (OT 3:47) — (3:47) 28-J.Jacobs right guard to LAC 5 for -2 yards (43-M.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 12-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 16. 25-C.Harris to LV 33 for 51 yards (8-M.Mariota).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 39:26) — (9:26) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 83-D.Waller for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (OT 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 15-J.Guyton to LV 2 for 53 yards (22-K.Nixon) [90-J.Hankins].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 30:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 83-Ty.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.74 EPA/play · +27.34 total EPA
- M.Mariota (Las Vegas Raiders) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +16.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.143 | +0.080 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.739 | +0.419 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.197 | -0.165 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.143 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 54.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +11.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, +7.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Herbert (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 51:02 · LV 10 · Score 6-0
(6:02) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 50:56 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 46:00 · LAC 5 · Score 7-3
(1:00) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 39:26 · LAC 35 · Score 7-9
(9:26) 8-M.Mariota pass deep left to 83-D.Waller for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 39:19 · LAC 15 · Score 7-10
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 31:56 · LV 4 · Score 10-10
(1:56) 4-M.Badgley 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 30:25 · LV 26 · Score 16-10
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 83-Ty.Johnson for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 30:19 · LV 15 · Score 17-10
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 22:21 · LAC 1 · Score 17-16
(7:21) 28-J.Jacobs up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 22:18 · LAC 15 · Score 17-17
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 17:12 · LV 1 · Score 23-17
(2:12) 31-K.Ballage right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 17:08 · LV 15 · Score 24-17
4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 6:23 · LAC 2 · Score 24-23
(6:23) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 6:16 · LAC 15 · Score 24-24
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — OT 3:22 · LAC 5 · Score 24-27
(3:22) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — OT 1:32 · LV 1 · Score 30-27
(1:32) 64-C.Toner reported in as eligible. 10-J.Herbert left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 in Week 15, 2020 on 2020-12-17.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 30, Las Vegas Raiders 27 (LAC 30-27 LV) in Week 15, 2020 on 2020-12-17.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 30, Las Vegas Raiders 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 51:02) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Waller (M. Mariota pass) (Q2 39:26) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Herbert (Q2 30:25) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Jacobs (Q3 22:21) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Ballage (Q3 17:12) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Mariota (Q4 6:23) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Herbert (OT 1:32) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 46:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 31:56, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (OT 3:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 59.5% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.74 EPA per dropback, +27.34 total passing EPA. M. Mariota (Las Vegas Raiders), 53.1% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +16.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +27.34 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.42 EPA): (2:05) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 12-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris at LAC 16. 25-C.Harris to LV 33 for 51 yards (8-M.Mariota).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.7%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
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